Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Prabakar K. Rao

Ophthalmology
Balanced Care for Women
Washington University
4901 Forest Park Ave, Fl 6, 
Saint Louis, MO 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Balanced Care for Women
Washington University
4901 Forest Park Ave, Fl 6, 
Saint Louis, MO 
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Overview

Prabakar Rao is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MO
Hospital Affiliations
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
4901 Forest Park Ave, Fl 6, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Call: 314-362-3937
Other Locations
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
517 S Euclid Ave, University Eye Center, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Call: 314-362-3431
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
5201 Mid America Plz, Suite 2500, Saint Louis, MO 63129
Call: 314-273-0020

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


7 Total Publications

Vitreous microparticles contain apoptotic signals suggesting a diabetic vitreopathy.
Vitreous microparticles contain apoptotic signals suggesting a diabetic vitreopathy.
Journal: International journal of ophthalmology
Published: February 19, 2021
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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    • Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
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    • Experienced
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Cataract Removal
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    • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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    • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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    • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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